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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 473.76 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 473.76 and 188.17 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 473.76 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/473.76 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 473.76 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 89,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,145.05/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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